When Rape Was Legal

Feinstein, Rachel A.

doi:10.4324/9781315210285

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“…Beyond the workplace, gendered racism has serious implications for women of color and exacerbates social and economic oppression. For example, stereotypes of Black women as hypersexual beings, stemming from historically documented common instances of sexual assault of enslaved Black women, have been shown to have direct implications today (Feinstein, 2018). Research has found that stereotypes of Black women predict mishandling of sex crime prosecution (Manatu-Rupert, 2000) and that Black women face disproportionate barriers to receiving sexual assault support services (Spates et al, 2020).…”

Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Decent work among women workers: An intersectional approach.

Autin¹,

Herdt²,

Allan³

et al. 2022

Journal of Counseling Psychology

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The present study sought to apply an intersectional lens in predicting decent work (i.e., work that meets minimum standards for supporting worker dignity and livelihood). With a racially diverse sample of 302 women workers, we tested a moderated mediation model predicting decent work from economic constraints, experiences of sexism, experiences of racism, and the interaction of racism and sexism. Following psychology of working theory (PWT), we positioned work volition and career adaptability as mediators. Main effects were consistent with previous PWT theory and research, indicating that experiences of sexism and racism were important direct and indirect predictors of decent work. Interaction effects indicated that the interaction of sexism and racism predicted work volition and that the indirect effect of sexism on decent work was stronger at higher levels of racism. Results have implications for policymakers and practitioners seeking to support women across racial backgrounds in securing decent work. Public Significance StatementThis study found that women who experienced high levels of sexism or racism reported reduced freedom of work choice and access to decent work. Results showed that women who experienced high levels of racism were less negatively impacted by experiences of sexism, suggesting that women of color may have unique strengths in resisting multiple forms of discrimination.

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Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Decent work among women workers: An intersectional approach.

Autin¹,

Herdt²,

Allan³

et al. 2022

Journal of Counseling Psychology

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“…Collins (2004) explores the trauma of sexual politics emphasizing how institutionalized rape was rationalized, and legal (Grosholz, 2007). In conjunction with Collins, Feinstein (2019) presents how rape was commonplace during slavery and “perpetuated privilege and oppression” (Feinstein, 2019) and intensified the skin color paradox. The author discusses the power dynamics and the value placed on the sexuality of Black women indicating that “the pricing of enslaved women based on skin tones indicated the sexual value of enslaved Black women.…”

Section: Black Women and Colorismmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The author discusses the power dynamics and the value placed on the sexuality of Black women indicating that “the pricing of enslaved women based on skin tones indicated the sexual value of enslaved Black women. On the auction block, lighter‐skinned enslaved women were sold for an average of five percent more than darker‐skinned women” (Feinstein, 2019). Popular culture, particularly, hip hop has also reinforced colorist ideals that date back embedded conceptualizations of complexion discrimination.…”

Section: Black Women and Colorismmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Black Women and Colorismmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Color capital: Examining the racialized nature of beauty via colorism and skin bleaching

Ellis,

Destine

2023

Sociology Compass

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Colorism, like whiteness is capital, is rooted in the institution of slavery and has resulted in the preference of light skin. Because colorism is part of the historical construction of whiteness, the consumption of whiteness is commodified through various markets. Current manifestations of racialized beauty, that is, skin bleaching and photo editing apps such as FaceTune and Snap Chat reinforce colorism and impact conceptualizations of beauty. This literature review surveys how colorism and racialized beauty are reproduced to reinforce whiteness as a form of capital.

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